Person at hospital ER entrance refuses security scan, Tacoma WA


A person at the emergency room entrance of MLK hospital in Tacoma refused to go through the security scanner. Security reported the person as suspicious and possibly carrying an unknown weapon. The individual was initially described as a male in their 30s wearing a white T-shirt and jean shorts, but later identified as a female carrying an unknown item in her bag.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
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ATG-315 MLK at the emergency room entrance, a secondhand report from security.
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There's a subject described as having a weapon, but unknown what type of weapon, and I don't believe one has been seen.
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Originally, the person tried to enter the ER scanner but refused to go through the scanner.
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Described as a white male 30's white T-shirt, jeans shorts.
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And actually now they're saying it's a female, and she has something in her bag, but they don't know what it is.
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Location mentioned:
M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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